Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller has taken an indefinite depart of absence for private causes, the crew introduced Tuesday.
Miller has performed for the Canucks because the 2019-20 season after spending time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He was an All-Star for the primary time final season.
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Vancouver Canucks ahead J.T. Miller, #9, throughout a cease in play towards the Calgary Flames within the second interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
Thus far this yr, he’s appeared in 17 video games this season, scoring six objectives and tallying 10 assists.
“Proper now, our sole focus is ensuring that J.T. is aware of your complete group is right here to help him,” normal supervisor Patrik Allvin stated. “Out of respect to J.T., we can have no additional remark at the moment.”
The crew didn’t say what sparked the depart.
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Vancouver Canucks ahead J.T. Miller, #9, makes a move towards the Edmonton Oilers in the course of the third interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 9, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
“Clearly, he’s a large a part of our crew and a famous person within the league. So any time you miss a man like that, you’re going to really feel it,” Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes stated. “However on the similar time, now we have numerous confidence within the guys now we have right here. Coming into the yr we thought we had a contending crew, and it’s not only one man, it’s our complete group.”
Final yr, Miller completed with 37 objectives and 66 assists. His 103 factors was a career-high.
Vancouver Canucks ahead Jonathan Lekkerimaki, #23, talks with ahead J.T. Miller, #9, throughout a cease in play towards the Calgary Flames within the second interval at Rogers Area in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 12, 2024. (Bob Frid-Imagn Photos)
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“Clearly, a really massive gap to fill. However we want him effectively in his private matter, and we’re right here to help him, the entire group,” Elias Pettersson stated.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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